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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.58, 35,913.69 and 17,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.58, 35,913.69 and 17,073.06 is: 23,571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.58 : 35,913.69 = 17,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.58/35,913.69 = 17,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.58x = 35,913.69 × 17,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.58x = 613,156,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,156,584.19/26,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.54

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